Vehicle Tech
Volkswagen, Aeris create connected-car joint venture
Ventic to develop connectivity solutions for VW cars starting with the 2020 model year.
Category: Cars/Light trucks
Manufacturing
Toyota shifting truck, SUV production between Indiana, Texas, Mexico
Product manufacturing plan musical chairs needed to maximize output of SUVs, crossovers, pickups.
Manufacturing
Fiat Chrysler, Peugeot Citroen sign merger agreement
Complex regulatory web expected to take 12-15 months before merger can be finalized.
Manufacturing
Denso, Toyota partner for semiconductor development
Mirise Technologies to develop chips for hybrids, electric vehicles, autonomous vehicles.
Manufacturing
Fiat Chrysler to focus on hybrids, not full EVs
Production plans detailed in the automaker’s contract with the UAW show several hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles in the works.
Manufacturing
GM, LG to build $2.3 billion battery plant in Lordstown, Ohio
Joint venture construction begins next year, will employ more than 1,100 near recently closed GM Chevy Cruze site.
Manufacturing
UAW reaches tentative deal with Fiat Chrysler
No plant closings, $9 billion in investments throughout 4-year term.
Manufacturing
Tesla, Ford share visions of electric futures
Mustang Mach-E is a small electric crossover take on the iconic pony car, and the Cybertruck is an origami exercise in sharp angles
Manufacturing
GM sues Fiat Chrysler using organized crime laws
FCA officials bribed UAW to drive up GM costs so FCA could take over GM, automaker alleges in the lawsuit.
Manufacturing
Electric vehicle (EV) news roundup: Karma, Audi, BMW
Automakers show off new vehicles, celebrate awards, announce production plans.
Manufacturing
UAW workers ratify contracts with Ford, Detroit Axle, General Dynamics
With GM and Ford deals completed, the union will begin bargaining with Fiat Chrysler.
Manufacturing
Hyundai to build pickup-like crossover in Alabama
$410 million in plant upgrades will support 2021 production of the Santa Cruz, a vehicle reminiscent of the Subaru Brat and Chevrolet El Camino.